The Londa hosts the winners of 2010 Funny Women awards

Oct 21, 2011

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION 14 OCTOBER 2011

LAUGHING ALL THE WAY TO THE LONDA AS LIMASSOL’S UNIQUE BOUTIQUE HOTEL HOSTS CRAZY DOUBLE ACT, FREYA SLIPPER AND LIZ BLACK, WINNERS OF 2010 FUNNY WOMEN AWARDS, IN A SPECIAL ONE NIGHT ONLY PERFORMANCE ON THURSDAY 27 OCTOBER 2011.

Just when you thought all was calm at the Londa following September’s sell out ‘Funny Woman’ shows, Limassol’s chic boutique hotel is preparing to host another night of chaos on Thursday 27 October, this time featuring the UK’s wild sketch comedy duo, Freya Slipper and Liz Black, winners of the 2010 Funny Women Awards.

The couple’s quick rise to fame was inevitable following the rave reviews they earned in their 2009 debut show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, “superlative talent” and “a very exciting prospect indeed” just two of the many notices showered on them. Their performances at the Fringe festival followed their great success with Edinburgh University’s acclaimed ad lib comedy troupe, The Improverts, whose loud, fast-moving sketch routines gave audiences absolutely no idea what was coming, in a show where the next wonderfully surreal change of direction kept everyone on their toes.

Their shows range from ‘the silly to under-stated to darkly comic’. The female duo fill their show with quick-witted banter, comedy songs, and clever characters, revealing ingenious wit and invaluable lessons in life. The talented couple is regularly featured on UK television and they’re in constant demand to perform at comedy festivals abroad, drawing crowds everywhere they go.

General Manager of the Londa, Jochen Niemann comments “It is an exciting prospect to offer such young, new talent the chance to perform for a totally different audience. Limassol is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city and welcomes quality comedy. That is why we are proud to host the Funny Women comedy series here at the Londa. Together with the show’s sponsor, M.Y. Bunkers, we are offering a great night’s entertainment to our guests. And I am sure the girls will enjoy their performance and well deserved prize of a week’s stay with us here at the Londa”.

There will be no cover charge for this show however, donations will be welcomed on the night. To book your ticket to see Freya Slipper and Liz Black perform on Thursday 27 October, please contact Mrs Andia Zamba on: + 357 25 865 511. The show will begin at 8.30pm. Reservations are essential.

The Londa Hotel has been hosting The Funny Women series of comedy shows since 2006. All money raised will be donated to the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society.

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Notes to editors: M.Y. Bunkers is a significant player in the supply of marine fuels in the Mediterranean offering a unique full service of unrivaled quality market information services to fuel purchasers. Their website: www.mybunkers.com The Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society can be contacted via their website: www.anticancersociety.org.cy Or contact Lynne Parker, Executive Producer, Funny Women Ltd on their website: www.funnywomen.com

The Londa Hotel:

The Londa is the proud recipient of the prestigious Winner 2011 World Travel Awards “Cyprus’ Leading Hotel” and Winner 2010 World Travel Awards “Mediterranean’s Leading Boutique Hotel” www.worldtravelawards.com The Londa is managed by Columbia Hotels & Resorts Serendipity Ltd., owns the Londa, part of the Paraskevaides Group For more information visit: www.londahotel.com